Job Openings: UK
  • Digital Producer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Creative Services Team Assistant
  • Technical Supervisor
  • Marketing Coordinator
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    Title: Digital Producer
    Location: London
    Department: Information Technology
    The Role
    Manage all web initiatives related to the UK and European businesses, including brand sites and broadcast partner sites. In coordination with the regional brand teams and global digital team define goals and strategies for each site and supervise internal or external site development. Oversee development of web games, virtual worlds, and broadband video schedules and partners.
    Responsibilities:
    Develop overall strategy and process for defining and implementing websites across HIT UK and Europe. Work with brand teams to define site objectives and scope. Work with internal and external development teams to estimate cost and timeframe for implementation. Supervise implementation of web sites by internal and external teams. Facilitate testing of sites. Develop content calendar for updating of sites including multi platform promotions, new game releases and broadband video program schedules. Coordinate development of content by internal and external resources. Coordinate development of language-specific versions of HIT sites. Coordinate with business development resources on placement of advertising and sponsorship on HIT sites. Basic trafficking, and ad operations. Manage development schedule for 2 in house developers.
    The ideal candidate will possess:
    Well versed in current best practices and industry trends related to childrens entertainment web sites. Strong background working with brand and marketing teams. Strong background working with internal and external web development teams including game developers. Strong knowledge of current web trends, virtual worlds and gaming. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with multiple constituencies within the organization. Strong organizational skills. Project management experience. Effective written and verbal communications skills. Data analysis.
    Application Instructions
    Please send all applications to hrlondon@hitentertainment.com
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    Title: Graphic Designer
    Location: London
    Department: Creative Services
    The Role
    To produce visual solutions to the communication needs of HIT Entertainment, using a mix of creative skills and brand awareness. Responsible for the in-house creation of Style guide materials, Trade and Consumer advertising and materials, CD/DVD Sleeves, Corporate and Brand brochures and Live Events publicity materials.
    Responsibilities:
    Create strong designs which meet all brief requirements Maintain and manage brief forms, database and archive Supply artwork in requested format to relevant client or printers or internal contacts Must be able to manage tight deadlines Must have strong organisational skills
    The ideal candidate will possess:
    Must be able to take projects through from concept to print and be fully conversant in latest versions of Quark XPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign, experience with PowerPoint an advantage but not essential Experience of working on Childrens brands Thorough knowledge of printing and print production Keep abreast of current IT and software trends. Be able to maintain and look after your Mac
    Application Instructions
    Please send all applications to hrlondon@hitentertainment.com
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    Title: Creative Services Team Assistant
    Location: London
    Department: Creative Services
    The Role
    To assist the Creative Services Department in all aspects of their roles Organise and prioritise Job Briefs within the department Liase with Production and other departments in regard to assets for each property Organise and administrate creative assets internally and externally
    Responsibilities:
    Organize Design assets for use throughout the company Assist with administration for images from production and colour house Team administration as required Maintain and manage brief forms, design database and archive Supply and track artwork both internally and externally Must be able to manage tight deadlines Must have excellent communication and strong organisational skills Help to prepare presentations Research trends, competitors to aid development of artwork Supply artwork /images as required internally and externally
    The ideal candidate will possess:
    Must be fully conversant in latest versions of Quark XPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign and PowerPoint Experience of working on Childrens brands Knowledge of printing and print production Keep abreast of current IT and software trends. Be able to maintain and look after your Mac Must show the ability to build relationships internally, be able to problem solve and constantly improve the way the design department supports the business Must be detail orientated
    Application Instructions
    Please send all applications to hrlondon@hitentertainment.com
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    Title: Technical Supervisor
    Location: London
    Department: Technical
    The Role
    The Technical Supervisor is responsible for the servicing of all TV/video licensing contracts, including research, quotations, duplication ordering, project management, administration, etc. The Technical Supervisor also maintains a number of databases, performs QCs and services tape requests.
    Responsibilities:
    The Technical Supervisor is responsible for the majority of contract administration (for the Technical department) and global servicing of said contracts (except the US) This involves 1) materials research 2) maintaining various databases and records 3) material co-ordination (creating, recalling, remastering where necessary, shipping). 4) Close liaison between storage facilities, couriers, licensees, post production facilities and the Sales and Legal departments 5) quotations and purchase orders 6) handling client rejections Additional duties: 1) QC of newly produced or acquired material 2) Supervision of one member of staff 3) Fulfilling non distribution related dub requests when required 4) Assisting in the Technical copyroom when required
    The ideal candidate will possess:
    Some knowledge, experience and understanding of postproduction technology and processes. Strong administrative skills Organised and methodical approach, attention to detail Ability to interact with clients in a professional and helpful manner Good written and oral skills and ability to interpret contracts and various written communications
    Application Instructions
    Please send all applications to hrlondon@hitentertainment.com
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    Title: Marketing Coordinator
    Location: London
    Department: Marketing
    The Role
    Support the International Brand Group on marketing related activity which in turn supports the EMEA, Asia and Japan regions. Key Coordinator point for supported brands both internally and externally (Licensees, retail parties etc.)
    Responsibilities:
    Provide key project assistance to the brand managers of Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Barney and other leading childrens brands as well as senior director, international marketing where necessary. Job responsibilities will include trade advertising briefs, consumer advertising briefs, premium coordination, liaising with JimJam Channel, asset request fulfilment, etc. Be main coordinator for licensee summits ensuring smooth running organisation, and liaison with all presentation materials both for summits and distribution afterwards Provide liaison and continuity with the PR group ongoing PR/brand calendars/centralised brand information factoids system. Provide support for DVD only brands (Wiggles, Likeaballs, etc.), including creation of sleeves, approval of TV & print advertising, etc. Manage brand charity movements in conjunction with PR group, including managing events, approving marketing collateral, etc. Provide some administrative support on execution of marketing campaigns where necessary.
    The ideal candidate will possess:
    Highly organised and able to prioritise Ability to implement efficiently and effectively Able to work under pressure and Multi task Meet tight deadlines Strong time management, planning and project management skills Proactive Initiative to work alone Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Must possess strong interpersonal skills suited to working within a demanding environment Computer Literate - in particular Outlook, word, PowerPoint, Excel Thorough understanding of the marketing mix
    Application Instructions
    Please send all applications to hrlondon@hitentertainment.com
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